Art & Design

Solar panels as we know them are often flat, stationary, dark-colored panels that do not do much to add to the beauty of the environment. This limits where they can be placed and can discourage people from installing them. That…

Toy cars, tractors, fire trucks or radio-controlled airplanes—these toys are enjoyed worldwide. But what if you want to turn play into an enjoyable learning time to spend with the family? This is the idea that prompted MakerWorld, the community platform…

As defined by UNESCO, cultural heritage encompasses artifacts, monuments, sites and museums that hold significant value, whether symbolic, artistic, aesthetic or social. These can be thought of as the objects and areas that help define who we are as a…

Mardi Gras is quickly coming up! Taking place this year on Tuesday, March 4th, the holiday is most associated with New Orleans, where the party does not stop between January 6th and the actual day. But there is another aspect heavily associated…

When most people think of tolerance, what comes to mind is the ability to accept or tolerate somebody or something. However, there is another meaning when it comes to manufacturing and instrumentation, where tolerance is defined as the limit of…

A flash of sequins, elegant pleats, fastidious embroidery—this kind of detail, used deftly, will always make a difference in fashion. Why? Because thoughtful design should always elevate a piece. The New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) has been elevating clothing in…

In this week’s 3DExpress series, we review some of the most important news in the 3D printing sector. This time, we will talk about a 3D printed play structure in the shape of a Möbius Strip that has been installed…

Sound insulation is something that often goes unnoticed in our daily lives. However, it is incredibly important, not just in the construction of buildings, homes or hospitals, but also in the development of automobiles or in industrial environments. And now…

3D printing is taking over the fashion world, revolutionizing the production of clothing, bags and, most importantly, footwear. In recent years, brands such as adidas, ASICS, and Reebok have launched their own 3D printed shoes on the market. Using additive…

Additive manufacturing finds its place in a multitude of applications, both in the world of footwear and in the medical field. In this context, orthopedic shoes are usually associated with unattractive designs, which has led many patients to ignore medical…

Anyone who thinks that 3D printing is only interesting for industry and high-performance applications is wrong! Designers and artists have long since discovered the benefits of additive manufacturing for creative works and we have seen numerous applications for 3D printing…

STL files are the most common 3D printing file formats. Therefore, we searched the internet for the best sites to download these files for free. Containing thousands of STL files, these websites allow you to download and share a huge…